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Trip from Calumet City, IL to Belleville, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 30m

Distance

289.5 mi

466 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 18m ★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Calumet City, IL

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city in and seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, United States

Belleville, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Calumet City, IL to Belleville, IL covers 289.5 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 80, North Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 235.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

144.8 miles from Calumet City, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 235.7 mi 4h 14m
I 80 29.8 mi 37m
North Illinois Street 9.3 mi 14m
Tri-State Tollway 4.8 mi 6m
Vandalia Street 3 mi 4m
Torrence Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Pulaski Road 1.5 mi 3m
South Morrison Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 235.7 mi, about 4h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and Belleville, IL.

1

Start on Pulaski Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Road
2

Turn left onto IL 83

2.6 mi · 4 min · Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West Use the right lane.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 80; I 294

4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

30 mi · 37 min · I 80
Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the slight right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 126A Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8

Merge onto I 55

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 55
Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
12

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
13

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
14

Continue on IL 159

9.3 mi · 14 min · North Illinois Street
15

Turn left onto East F Street

59 ft · 2 sec · East F Street
16

Arrive at destination

East F Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.8 miles from Calumet City, IL, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 64 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144.8 miles or 2h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Calumet City, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Calumet City, IL

This is one driving day of about 289.5 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Calumet City, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 235.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

145 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.8 miles from Calumet City, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 235.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sherman, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 186.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Channahon, Illinois

1.4 mi

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Normal, Illinois

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Orland Park Bakery and Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tinley Park, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17083779020

Visit website

Dubai Coffee & More

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mokena, Illinois

1.3 mi

WaterShed Cafe and Books

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mokena, Illinois

1.8 mi

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 186.1

Sherman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18158285110

Visit website

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13098081071

Visit website

Fort Jesse Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13094515656

Visit website

Los Angeles Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17084785110

Visit website

Mo's Chinese Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Orland Park, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17084788823

Visit website

Crepology - Crepes and Waffles

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+18152772785

Visit website

Hillgrove Tap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 20.7

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17083909500

Orland Park Bakery and Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17083779020

Visit website

Dubai Coffee & More

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20.7

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17089799995

Visit website

WaterShed Cafe and Books

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 20.7

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18154645230

Visit website

Qargo Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20.7

Orland Park, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12242361848

Visit website

Original Mocha Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+17089044960

Visit website

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.4

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17792421902

Visit website

Ixxa Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Whiting, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12192328138

Visit website

The Happy Crab Mobile Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.4

Minooka, Illinois

+18155928941

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484273

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 124.1

Normal, Illinois

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 165.4

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12177354444

Visit website

Fratello's Deli & Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–6 pm

+17089956082

Visit website

Dock Rotz Tavern

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Minooka, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18154672200

Visit website

Caffe Milan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 20.7

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+18154697124

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 197.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | IL 83 / Torrence Avenue

Turn left onto IL 83 / Torrence Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 West, I 294 North
8
9.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa
8
133 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
197.8 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.26 one way

$90.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $49.69 $99.39
premium $4.89 $55.71 $111.42
diesel $5.61 $63.92 $127.84

Estimated Tolls: $0.29

Tri-state Tollway (4.8 mi) $0.29

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.9 1 $30.40 $13.90
Efficient EV 72.4 0 $25.33 $11.58
EV Truck/SUV 115.8 1 $40.53 $18.53

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Calumet City, IL

Afternoon in Calumet City on Saturday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belleville, IL

Afternoon in Belleville on Saturday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bloomington, IL

145 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 189.7
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

289.5 mi in 5h 30m, mostly highway — 235.7 mi of that is on I 55.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235.7 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near IL 83 / Torrence Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 289.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 83 / Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Calumet City, IL to Belleville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

133 mi in | ~2h 34m | via I 55

About the Cities

Arriving in Belleville, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1814

Belleville is a city in Illinois.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 289.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 235.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belleville, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 83 / Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Belleville, IL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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